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Jimmy Russell “The Master Distiller’s Master Distiller.”
I have been to the Wild Turkey distillery multiple times but only once did I meet Jimmy Russell “The Master Distiller’s Master Distiller.” Spending time with Bourbon Hall of Fame and Whiskey Hall of Fame member Jimmy Russell is being among bourbon royalty. For...
A Family of Bourbon Brands.
A Family of Bourbon brands means just that. Many recognizable brands are produced by one company. A favorite distillery to visit in Kentucky is Buffalo Trace owned by the Sazerac Company. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky the location was formerly...
It’s Bourbon 30 Time!
It’s Bourbon 30 Time! It’s bourbon 30 time has a new meaning to me from when I first heard about the small bourbon location in Georgetown, Kentucky. What first attracted me to seek Bourbon 30 out was the name! I like all things uniquely bourbon, and I felt the name...
The One Distillery to Visit – when you only have time to visit one!
The One Distillery to Visit – when you only have time to visit one! A description of a perfect visit to a bourbon distillery is hard to put into words. You want to learn, you want to sample good bourbon, and you want the experience to be memorable. Every visit I have...
The Story Behind Your Bourbon Bottle
The story behind your Bourbon Bottle is more than a utilitarian container to hold your liquor. Glass bottles or any type of glass vessel was often just for the very rich. In 1880 an automated process of blowing glass bottles was created. Before that...
How do you Like your Bourbon?
How do you Like your Bourbon? How do you like your bourbon? That is a question that I ask at every tasting event that I host and one that provides many different answers. In short, the correct answer is to drink bourbon the way you prefer. In many ways,...
The Unofficial Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
My unofficial guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a wonderful starting point to explore and experience the world of Bourbon. However, we learned very early that there are several additional stops along the way that will provide a...
Bardstown Kentucky is the Bourbon Capital of the World
Bardstown Kentucky is the Bourbon Capital of the World and is the second oldest city in Kentucky. This city is a destination that should be on the agenda of every bourbon fan. There are numerous reasons to visit and experience Bardstown not the least of...
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member Margie Mattingly Samuels
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member Margie Mattingly Samuels In 2014, Margie Samuels became the first woman connected to a distillery elected to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Many reading this may not easily recognize her name, but she had a tremendous...
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